2006 volvo crossover driver#
Its six-ratio Geartronic auto-matic transmission is slick, and even offers a manual override mode, if the driver is in a sporty mood. The XC90 has always been one of the quietest large off-roaders, and now it delivers executive saloon levels of re-finement. It's smoother and quieter at all speeds, too. The extra brawn can also be felt elsewhere, and the SUV is now much more accomplished at overtaking. Acceleration is brisk, with 0-62mph taking 8.9 seconds - more than half a second quicker than the old car.
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With 236bhp - that's 26bhp more than the 2.5-litre unit - you feel the difference right from the off. Taking the place of the turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder petrol engine, it's the same motor that powers the S80 luxury saloon and will appear in the new Land Rover Freelander. The real news lies under the bonnet, in the shape of a new 3.2-litre straight-six. Yet all these revisions are blink-and-miss-it stuff. To keep up with the times, the stereo is now compatible with MP3 players, and the main dials have brushed aluminium surrounds. Inside, the centre console features a new display for the stereo and optional mobile phone kit, while the materials used in the cabin have been treated to a more tactile satin finish. Volvo has also made the front and rear under-bumper skid plates larger, although this is more for show than to help off-roading. This shows a red light at the bottom of the A-pillar to warn you when an overtaking car is hidden from view. The only other clues are larger door mirrors incorporating side repeaters, while you can order the optional blind spot information system (BLIS).
2006 volvo crossover plus#
The door handles and rubbing strips are now colour-coded, and there's a chrome strip around the rear number plate, plus new tail-lights. You'll have to look hard to notice the exterior changes, although you may spot the xenon headlights that come as standard on the top two models in the range. The Swedish firm has already launched the C70 convertible, its new C30 premium hatchback is on the way and now a revised XC90 SUV has been thrown in for good measure. There's no doubt about it - 2006 is a busy year for Volvo. Minor changes to the exterior and interior are hard to spot, but take nothing away from this incredibly versatile seven-seater. There's a small price to pay with increased fuel consumption, but it's a minimal expense for the motor's added flexibility. The new 3.2-litre engine is smooth and powerful, and makes the XC90 better to drive than the old model.